The purpose of the association includes providing services in the fields of psychotherapy, psychiatry, couples therapy, psychological and psychosocial counseling, and coaching. The association can offer training, further education, and advanced training, and engage in research, teaching, and public relations. It can conduct all business activities that are suitable for promoting the purpose of the association. The association can establish branches and subsidiaries in Germany and abroad, participate in other companies in Germany and abroad, and conduct all business activities that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The association can acquire, encumber, sell, and manage real estate in Germany and abroad. It can also arrange financing for its own or third-party account, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.